Roland R-26 Digital Field Recorder

DISCOVER TRUE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL SOUNDHand-held field recorders have been hot commodities for musicians, recording engineers, and sound designers for years. Today, the mercury rises in this dynamic market with the debut of the game-changing R-26. This innovative recorder is portable yet loaded with first-class, professional features, the likes of which the industry has not seen before. There are two types of stereo microphones built into the R-26, plus a pair of XLR/TRS combo inputs for external mics, and an input for a stereo plug-in powered mic. Choose simultaneous combinations of the built-in mics (directional and omnidirectional), as well as the external inputs. Capture live performances with simultaneous line and ambient signal paths, record important speeches, lectures, and presentations, or take the R-26 into the inner city or deep forest for pristine field capture. The sky’s the limit with this powerful, portable, and incredibly flexible recorder.

Features:

Two types of built-in stereo microphones (omnidirectional and directional) that can be used in various combinations

Supports up to six channels (three stereo channels) of simultaneous recording

Large LCD touchscreen display for intuitive navigation

Large input-level knobs for fine adjustment

Built-in Hi-Speed USB interface for use as an audio interface or external storage

Loop-Back function; combine this with the built-in or external mics for the optimum live video streaming setup (only with Audio Interface function)

New-Tech AdvantageThe R-26 features Roland’s latest DSP engine, which allows simultaneous recording of up to six channels (three stereo channels). A large LCD touchscreen display lets you directly navigate menus for customizing the microphone settings, editing waveforms, and so on. It also features large input-level knobs for making precise adjustments.

Built-In Stereo MicsDirectional and omnidirectional stereo microphones are built into the R-26, and can be used simultaneously. This unique multi-stereo mic recording system lets you capture a wide stereo soundfield without spoiling the vibrant low frequencies and ambience of the venue.

External InputsTwo XLR/TRS combo mic inputs are built into the R-26, plus an input for a stereo plug-in powered mic, which can be combined simultaneously with the internal mics. At a live concert, for example, the R-26 can capture a stereo mix from the FOH mixer via its XLR inputs, as well as the ambient audience noise via its built-in stereo mics.

Six-Channel Simultaneous RecordingThe R-26 allows up to six channels of simultaneous recording (three stereo pairs). Capture the same sound source with three different types of microphones, both internal and external. This provides a new level of flexibility after the fact, as you can choose from the individual tracks or composite mixes.

USB ConnectivityYou can connect the R-26 to your computer for use as an audio interface or for external storage.

(unit: minutes) * Each recording time is approximate. The times may change depending on the card specifications.* In case that there are plural files, the sum of recording time would be shorter than above.